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Central Asia between Russia, China, and the West

At the Heart of Geopolitical Competition

Central Asia is emerging as a key region linking Europe and Asia in an era of geopolitical change. Energy resources, critical raw materials, security cooperation and new trade routes are increasing its strategic significance for Germany and the European Union. What opportunities does this create, and how can Europe strengthen its role in a region shaped by competitive global powers?

André Algermißen

September 10, 2026

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Editorial of the issue: “Global Partnerships”

Between Values, Interests and Geopolitical Competition

The international order is undergoing profound changes. New centres of power are emerging, traditional alliances are being reassessed, and strategic partnerships are becoming increasingly important across the globe. From Latin America and Africa to the Mediterranean region, Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Germany and Europe face the challenge of rethinking their foreign relations. Which regions are becoming more relevant, what interests are at stake, and how can Europe strengthen its position in an increasingly multipolar world?

Caroline Kanter

September 10, 2026

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Kenya’s Global Player Ambitions

A Strategic Opportunity for Germany

As global power dynamics shift, Germany is seeking stronger partnerships across Africa. Kenya stands out as a stable, influential and internationally engaged actor with shared interests in security, climate, migration and economic development. Could a closer partnership between Germany and Kenya become a model for a more strategic European approach to Africa?

Mathias Kamp, Thomas B. Amolo

September 10, 2026

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Xinhua, Imago

Partnership Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea

Raw Materials, Migration, Security

Europe’s view of West Africa is often shaped by crises in the Sahel, overlooking the opportunities offered by the Gulf of Guinea states. With growing importance for security, trade, raw materials and migration, these countries are becoming increasingly relevant strategic partners. What opportunities does deeper engagement create, and what are the risks of inaction?

Dr. Stefanie Brinkel, Anna Wasserfall

September 10, 2026

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Prospects for Closer German–Argentine Cooperation in an Era of Global Diversification

Pampas and Partnership

Argentina is becoming increasingly important for Germany and Europe as they seek to diversify supply chains and strengthen strategic partnerships. Energy cooperation, critical raw materials and innovation offer significant opportunities for closer ties. What role can Argentina play in Europe’s economic and geopolitical future, and how can risks be managed alongside new opportunities?

Carmen Dragon

September 10, 2026

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Anadolu Agency, Imago

The EU’s Partnership Policy in Transition

Adapting to a Geopolitically Turbulent World

The European Union is reshaping its partnership policy in response to growing geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty and security challenges. Initiatives such as Global Gateway, new trade agreements and strategic partnerships reflect this shift towards a more interest-driven approach. Can the EU combine geopolitical pragmatism with its commitment to European values and credibility on the global stage?

Dr. Olaf Wientzek, Sven Nicolay

September 10, 2026

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The Foreign Policy Dimension of Germany’s New Approach to Migration

Migration Policy is Partnership Policy

Migration is increasingly shaping Germany’s foreign policy agenda. Managing irregular migration, supporting protection systems and attracting skilled workers all depend on reliable international partnerships. Which forms of cooperation are proving effective, and where do current approaches fall short? An analysis of how migration policy is becoming a strategic foreign policy challenge for Germany and Europe.

Caroline Schmidt

September 10, 2026

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Xinhua, Imago

The Pact for the Mediterranean as a Building Block for Diversifying European Partnerships

More than Just a New Label?

With the Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU aims to strategically redefine its relations with its southern neighbours. Yet geopolitical competition, growing expectations among partner countries and past setbacks place clear limits on what can be achieved. Can Europe build credible partnerships based on equality, and what role can Germany play in this effort?

Lukas Kupfernagel

September 10, 2026

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Why Australia’s New Foreign Policy Role Creates Opportunities for Germany

A Partnership for a New Era

Australia is emerging from the constraints of its geographic position and playing an increasingly active role in the Indo-Pacific. As competition between the major powers intensifies, Canberra is redefining its geopolitical role in the region, opening new opportunities for cooperation with Europe and especially Germany. What opportunities does this strategic shift in Australia’s foreign policy create for German foreign, security and development policy?

Christian E. Rieck, Sabina Wölkner

September 10, 2026

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The Survival of the Islamic State in East Africa, and Its Emerging Global Significance

Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mozambique

While much of the focus remains elsewhere, affiliates of the so-called Islamic State in East Africa have quietly expanded their influence. Rooted in local conflicts yet connected to a global network, they may play a far greater role in the future of international terrorism than their size would suggest.

Nils Wörmer, Edgar Mwine

August 25, 2026

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